Exception in rendering!
Message: window is not defined
ReferenceError: window is not defined
at new c (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:136:3912)
at m.mountComponent (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:47:15602)
at /tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:49:31860
at a.r.perform (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:47:12503)
at Object.a [as renderToString] (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:49:31821)
at r (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:50:21164)
at Object.S.ReactOnRails.serverRenderReactComponent (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:32:6073)
at eval (eval at <anonymous> (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:173:8), <anonymous>:10:23)
at eval (eval at <anonymous> (/tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:173:8), <anonymous>:17:3)
at /tmp/execjs20161208-18535-1qoodpojs:173:8

Q:
Control arm bushings going bad

asked by
Heather W
on
February 26, 2016

The vehicle is clunky when driving over uneven roads at low speeds. I can also hear a grinding/squeaking sound from the front driver's side wheel well when applying the brakes. I was told that the control arm bushings on the front driver's side were going bad.

A: Bad control arm bushings will cause the iss...

Bad control arm bushings will cause the issues you have described except for the grinding noise. The grinding noise is most likely the brake pads grinding the rotor surface. Look at the rotors and see if there are deep grooves on the surface. If so, the pads and rotors will need to be replaced. I recommend having a qualified technician diagnose the vehicle and perform these repairs. Make sure to have the vehicle re-aligned when the bushings are replaced to ensure the steering and handling is proper.

Get an instant quote for your car

What others are asking

Q: Whenever we start the van every now and then, it won't start on the first time. and then it will on the second time.

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are a couple of possibilities. If the problem is lack of cranking the engine over, the problem could be a worn ignition switch, starter solenoid or starter - due to burned contacts in any...

Q: My Check Engine Light is on - 2008 Mazda Tribute

Hi there: The little engine icon is typically the check engine light, which is triggered when an error code is activated and stored in the ECU of your Mazda Tribute. If the engine is running hot, it's most likely that...

Q: When replacing ball joints can you just replace the ball joints or do you have to replace the whole control arm?

The ball joint on this vehicle can be replaced separately from the lower control arm. However, on this vehicle it is also a known problem where the ball joint becomes loose inside the mounting in the lower control arm and...